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Public commenters urge return to hand counts, criticize proprietary tabulators
5467067 · July 22, 2025
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Summary
Two members of the public told commissioners they want Pennington County to stop using ES&S tabulators and return to hand counts, citing cost and transparency concerns.
During the public comment period at the July 15 meeting, two Rapid City residents urged Pennington County commissioners to stop using ES&S electronic ballot tabulators and return to hand counting for elections.
Dale Bussey, who identified himself from Creekside View Avenue, presented cost comparisons he prepared for recent election cycles and told…
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